TU At A Glance
Tiffin University has an excellent reputation, a variety of strong academic programs, caring faculty with professional experience, friendly staff members and a kind environment – where our students come first.
Our degree programs are designed to assist students in achieving their full potential after graduation. Opportunities lead to results – and our faculty, staff and students form the community to make this happen, both inside and outside the classroom.
| Established | 1888 |
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| Type | Private, coeducational (nonprofit) |
| President | Lillian Schumacher, Ed.D. |
| Motto | “Sine Audacia Nullum Praemium” translated as “without risk, there is no gain” |
| Mascot | Blaze the Dragon |
| School Colors | Green and Gold |
| Location | Tiffin, Ohio (population 17,900) |
| Campus | 153 acres |
| Employees | 193 full-time staff, 66 full-time faculty |
Student Profile
| Total Enrollment | 3,726 |
| Undergraduate Tiffin Campus | 1,352 |
| Online and Extended Learning | 1,643 |
| Non-Degree Seeking | 731 |
| Female | 54% |
| Male | 46% |
| Minority | 25% |
| International | 22%, 40 countries represented |
| First Generation | 29% |
Academics
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| Degrees | Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate |
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| Undergraduate Majors and Concentrations | 50+ |
| Graduate Programs | 25+ |
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| Student-to-faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Average Seated, Undergraduate Class Size | 20 students |
| Instructional Staff | 66 full-time, 188 part-time |
| Terminal Degree Faculty | 124 |
Cost and Aid
| Estimated Cost | $48,550 (2024) |
| Full-time, first-time, undergraduate students who received any financial aid | 98% (2024) |
| Full-time, first-time undergraduate students who received any institutional aid | 97% (2024) |
Student Life
| Students Living On Campus | 900 approx. |
| Students Commuting | 650 approx. |
| Residence Halls | 7 |
| Student Clubs Organizations | 50+ |
| Greek Life | 2 fraternities, 3 sororities |
| International Students | 200+ students from 40 countries |
| Students participate in some type of extracurricular activity, not including sports | 75% |
| Students participate in community service or volunteer work | 74% |
Athletics
| Affiliations | NCAA Division II – G-MAC |
| Teams | 26 NCAA Division II Teams |
| NCAA Championships | 2 |
| Club Sports | 4 |
| Intramural Sports | 10 |
Campus Map & Directions
The Tiffin University campus covers 153 beautiful acres. Our campus has been strategically developed to provide you with resources to better your education, from academics to our on-campus housing, from athletics to our many student activities.
Getting Here
